Sandi Thom and Joe Bonamassa were a musical couple who seemed to have it all. They were both successful artists in their own right, and they shared a passion for blues-rock. They dated for over five years, and many fans expected them to get married someday. However, their relationship ended in 2015, and Sandi Thom never became Joe Bonamassa’s wife. What happened between them, and how did they cope with the breakup? Here is the story of their romance and their split, and how it led to the creation of an emotional album.
How They Met and Fell in Love
Sandi Thom is a Scottish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 2006 with her hit single “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)”. She has released six studio albums and won several awards, including the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. She is also known for her innovative use of webcasting, which helped her gain a global fan base.
Joe Bonamassa is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the best blues-rock musicians of his generation. He has released 15 solo albums and collaborated with many other artists, such as Eric Clapton, B.B. King, and Beth Hart. He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and has sold over three million albums worldwide.
The two met in 2010, when Sandi Thom opened for Joe Bonamassa at a concert in London. They hit it off immediately, and soon started dating. They moved in together in Los Angeles, and shared their love for music, animals, and vintage cars. They also performed together on stage and in the studio, and supported each other’s careers.
How They Broke Up and Moved On
Despite their apparent compatibility, Sandi Thom and Joe Bonamassa’s relationship was not meant to last. In 2015, while Sandi Thom was on holiday with her family in Peru, Joe Bonamassa decided to end their relationship and moved out of their house. He left behind a note and some of his belongings, and did not contact her again.
Sandi Thom was devastated by the sudden breakup, and felt like her world had collapsed. She returned to a half-empty house, and struggled to cope with the loss of her partner and best friend. She described the feeling as being hit by an earthquake, and likened the aftermath to an emotional disaster.
Joe Bonamassa, on the other hand, did not reveal much about his reasons for leaving Sandi Thom, or how he felt about it. He focused on his music and his tours, and did not comment on his personal life. He has remained single since then, and has not been linked to any other woman.
How They Channeled Their Emotions into Music
One of the ways that Sandi Thom and Joe Bonamassa dealt with their breakup was by expressing their emotions through music. Sandi Thom wrote and recorded an album called Weapons of Past Destruction, which was released in 2016. The album was dedicated to her past with Joe Bonamassa, and featured songs that reflected her anger, sadness, hope, and courage. One of the songs, “Earthquake”, was directly inspired by the breakup, and was written to reach out to others who had gone through similar experiences. Sandi Thom said that making the album was therapeutic for her, and helped her move on from the pain.
Joe Bonamassa also released an album in 2016, called Blues of Desperation. The album was not explicitly about his breakup with Sandi Thom, but it did contain some songs that hinted at his feelings and regrets. One of the songs, “No Good Place for the Lonely”, was about the loneliness of being on the road, and the difficulty of finding true love. Another song, “How Deep This River Runs”, was about the depth of his emotions, and the need to find a way to heal.
How They Remained Friends and Respected Each Other
Despite the bitter end of their relationship, Sandi Thom and Joe Bonamassa did not harbor any ill will towards each other. They remained friends, and respected each other’s talents and achievements. They also wished each other well, and supported each other’s endeavors.
In 2017, Sandi Thom married her long-time friend and manager, Matt Benson, and gave birth to their son, Logan. She continued to make music, and also ventured into other fields, such as fashion and podcasting. She said that she was happy and grateful for her new life, and that she had no hard feelings for Joe Bonamassa.
Joe Bonamassa also congratulated Sandi Thom on her marriage and motherhood, and said that he was proud of her. He continued to tour and record, and also launched his own record label, J&R Adventures. He said that he was content with his single status, and that he had no plans to get married or have children.
Sandi Thom and Joe Bonamassa were a couple who shared a lot of love and music, but they were not meant to be together. They broke up in 2015, and never became husband and wife. However, they did not let their breakup ruin their friendship or their careers. They channeled their emotions into music, and created albums that touched many people’s hearts. They also moved on with their lives, and found happiness and peace in their own ways. They are an example of how love can end, but respect and admiration can last.
